Driver's divorce petition indicates neither she nor Paul Hospenthal will seek alimony. 
NASCAR driver Danica Patrick and Paul Hospenthal -- shown here last year -- were married in November 2005. (Photo: H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights - Couple had prenuptial agreement
- Patrick and Hospenthal wed in November 2005
NASCAR driver Danica Patrick has filed a divorce petition in Superior Court of Maricopa County to end her marriage with Paul Hospenthal.
But the documents, filed on Jan. 3 and signed by Patrick Dec. 31, reveal little about the reason for the couple's split.
"My marriage is irretrievably broken and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation," Patrick stated in her petition.
READ THE DOCUMENT: Patrick's divorce filing
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Patrick expects to file a settlement agreement with the court at a later date to divide the couple's assets, including anything not covered by their prenuptial agreement, the documents indicate. Neither she nor Hospenthal is seeking alimony, according to the petition.
Patrick, 30, announced on Facebook on Nov. 20 -- just one day after their anniversary -- that she intended to divorce Hospenthal, who she married in 2005. She met Hospenthal, who is 17 years her senior and a physical therapist, while he was treating her for an injury.
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"I am sad to inform my fans that after 7 years, Paul and I have decided to amicably end our marriage," she wrote on Facebook. "This isn't easy for either of us, but mutually it has come to this. He has been an important person and friend in my life and that's how we will remain moving forward."
After finishing 10th in the Nationwide Series during a full-time move to NASCAR last season, Patrick will contest the entire Sprint Cup schedule for the first time in 2013 after running 10 of 36 races on the premier circuit last year.
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Patrick has seven top 10s in 58 starts on the second-tier Nationwide Series, including a career-best fourth at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March 2011 that is the best finish on a NASCAR national circuit by a female driver in the sport's 64-year history.
Before moving to stock cars, Patrick competed for seven seasons on the Izod IndyCar circuit. She become the first woman to lead the Indianapolis 500 in 2005 and notched the best finish by a female at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a third in 2009. In April 2008, she became the first woman to win a major-league oval race with a victory in the Indy Japan 300.
Contributing: Nate Ryan
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PHOTOS: Danica Patrick and Paul Hospenthal
Danica Patrick wed Paul Hospenthal in 2005, three years after they met. She announced on her Facebook page Nov. 20 that they are divorcing. Alan Mermelstein Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Danica Patrick wipes a tear during her wedding ceremony to Paul Hospenthal. Alan Mermelstein Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Danica Patrick and husband Paul Hospenthal dance at their wedding. They met in 2002 when Hospenthal, a physical therapist, helped Patrick recover from a hip injury. Alan Mermelstein Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Danica Patrick takes a break on the shoulder of her then-fiance Paul Hospenthal before doing an interview with CNN in 2005. Matt Detrich, Indianapolis Star Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Danica Patrick leans on then-fiance Paul Hospenthal after her fourth-place finish in the Indianapolis 500 in 2005. Patrick became the first woman to lead the race. Matt Kryger, Indianapolis Star Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Danica Patrick and Paul Hospenthal take in the crowd during the IPL 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis, the day before the Indianapolis 500. Kevin Martin, Indianapolis Star Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Danica Patrick receives a kiss from husband Paul Hospenthal before the start of the Indy Firestone 400 at Michigan International Speedway in 2006. Greg Griffo, Indianapolis Star Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Danica Patrick and Paul Hospenthal share a quiet moment before the start of the Indianapolis 500 in 2007. Robert Scheer, Indianapolis Star Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
Danica Patrick and her husband attended the Key to the Cure fundraising gala benefiting St. Vincent women'’s cancer research in Indianapolis in 2009. Here, they enjoy the fashion show at Saks Fifth Avenue. Matt Dial, Indianapolis Star Related story Fullscreen ![None]()
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NASCAR driver Danica Patrick and Paul Hospenthal -- shown here last year -- were married in November 2005. (Photo: H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY Sports) NASCAR driver Danica Patrick has filed a divorce petition in Superior Court of Maricopa County to end her marriage with Paul Hospenthal. But the documents, filed on Jan. 3 and signed by Patrick Dec. 31, reveal little about the reason for the couple's split. "My marriage is irretrievably broken and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation," Patrick stated in her petition. READ THE DOCUMENT: Patrick's divorce filing PATRICK, HUSBAND SPLITTING: Driver announces separation on Facebook Patrick expects to file a settlement agreement with the court at a later date to divide the couple's assets, including anything not covered by their prenuptial agreement, the documents indicate. Neither she nor Hospenthal is seeking alimony, according to the petition. Patrick, 30, announced on Facebook on Nov. 20 -- just one day after their anniversary -- that she intended to divorce Hospenthal, who she married in 2005. She met Hospenthal, who is 17 years her senior and a physical therapist, while he was treating her for an injury. ROOKIE VIEW: Patrick thinks she has advantage in Gen 6 car "I am sad to inform my fans that after 7 years, Paul and I have decided to amicably end our marriage," she wrote on Facebook. "This isn't easy for either of us, but mutually it has come to this. He has been an important person and friend in my life and that's how we will remain moving forward." After finishing 10th in the Nationwide Series during a full-time move to NASCAR last season, Patrick will contest the entire Sprint Cup schedule for the first time in 2013 after running 10 of 36 races on the premier circuit last year. PATRICK GETS CO-STAR: Bar Refaeli joins driver in GoDaddy Super Bowl ad Patrick has seven top 10s in 58 starts on the second-tier Nationwide Series, including a career-best fourth at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March 2011 that is the best finish on a NASCAR national circuit by a female driver in the sport's 64-year history. Before moving to stock cars, Patrick competed for seven seasons on the Izod IndyCar circuit. She become the first woman to lead the Indianapolis 500 in 2005 and notched the best finish by a female at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a third in 2009. In April 2008, she became the first woman to win a major-league oval race with a victory in the Indy Japan 300. Contributing: Nate Ryan Follow Rachel George on Twitter @RachelAGeorge PHOTOS: Danica Patrick and Paul Hospenthal Story Highlights
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